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EO03 ZHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,771 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,381 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2024 71,510 miles

Rear Back box outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 71,376 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake unions corroded & n/s/r backing plate corroded & holed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded & holed (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe union flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe union flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 65,646 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2020 63,139 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 63,129 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 57,817 miles

both front cv gaitors slightly splitting

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2018 53,583 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2018 53,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2017 49,754 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 6 May 2016 45,803 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 38,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 38,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 35,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 35,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,395 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 25,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,080 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 22,080 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 19,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,633 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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EO03 ZHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO03 ZHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO03 ZHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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